ALEJANDRO HERNANDEZ
Miami Lakes,USA
Summary
Experienced culinary professional with 10+ years in high-end restaurants and hotel kitchens. Proven ability to lead back-of-house operations, manage kitchen staff, and execute refined, high-volume service with consistency and care. Recognized for strong plating, food safety standards, and teamwork. Bilingual in English and Spanish; eager to bring culinary expertise to a hotel or resort setting.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Associate
L&W Supplies
09.2023 - 12.2023
Truck Driver / Warehouse Associate
STS Recycling
03.2014 - 09.2023
Shipping & Receiving Clerk
Exclusive Air Transport
01.2012 - 03.2014
Sous Chef
Mango Martini
11.2009 - 10.2012
- Oversaw daily kitchen operations and supervised team of cooks.
- Designed menu items and led plating to ensure consistency.
- Maintained food safety and cleanliness to exceed health standards.
- Managed inventory and collaborated on purchasing decisions.
Shipping Clerk
C.H. Robinson
03.2009 - 01.2012
Line Cook
Palme D’or – French Fine Dining
05.2008 - 11.2009
- Executed French cuisine with precision in upscale environment.
- Maintained high performance during demanding service hours.
Delivery Driver
Mattress 1
01.2007 - 03.2009
Line Cook
Grove Isle Restaurant
10.2006 - 04.2008
- Supported sauté, grill, and cold prep stations.
- Ensured plating accuracy and prep for daily specials.
Line Cook
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
01.2006 - 01.2007
Line Cook
Wyndham Hotel
12.2005 - 01.2006
Prep Cook
Nobu Miami
10.2003 - 12.2005
- Prepped ingredients for high-end Japanese fusion dishes.
- Gained hands-on training from world-renowned chefs and standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Barbara Goleman Senior High
Miami, FL01.1999
Skills
- Culinary Team Leadership
- Menu Execution & Plating
- Kitchen Safety & Sanitation
- High-Volume Line Cooking
- Food Storage & Inventory
- Fine Dining & Hotel Experience
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Forklift Certified (10 years)
Certification
- VALLEY Guard Training – Security Officer
- California Power to Arrest
- California Weapons of Mass Destruction Awareness
Timeline
Warehouse Associate
L&W Supplies
09.2023 - 12.2023
Truck Driver / Warehouse Associate
STS Recycling
03.2014 - 09.2023
Shipping & Receiving Clerk
Exclusive Air Transport
01.2012 - 03.2014
Sous Chef
Mango Martini
11.2009 - 10.2012
Shipping Clerk
C.H. Robinson
03.2009 - 01.2012
Line Cook
Palme D’or – French Fine Dining
05.2008 - 11.2009
Delivery Driver
Mattress 1
01.2007 - 03.2009
Line Cook
Grove Isle Restaurant
10.2006 - 04.2008
Line Cook
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
01.2006 - 01.2007
Line Cook
Wyndham Hotel
12.2005 - 01.2006
Prep Cook
Nobu Miami
10.2003 - 12.2005
High School Diploma -
Barbara Goleman Senior High
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